Accountant - Madison, NJ
About The Position
The Staff Accountant joins the Regional Controllers team and supports accounting operations for company-owned real estate brokerages, including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby's International Realty, and Corcoran. The role is based at the company's headquarters in Madison, New Jersey, and reports to an Accounting Manager within the Regional Controller's organization. It partners with managers and departments across the company. The accountant owns close responsibilities, supports the control environment, and gains exposure to a multi-brand business. Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, GAAP compliance, stakeholder coordination, financial analysis, process improvement, and special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- CPA candidate.
- Experience with Oracle.
- Experience with BlackLine.
Responsibilities
- Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for key accounts.
- Ensure journal entry submissions and accounting activity are accurate and comply with U.S. GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with departments across the organization to obtain support needed to book entries on time, and share reconciliation and analysis results with stakeholders.
- Analyze income statement and balance sheet details and prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as needed.
- Assist with process analyses, identify simplification and standardization opportunities, and recommend changes to accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records to management.
- Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
- Paid family and paternity leave.
- Life insurance.
- Business travel accident insurance.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Employee referral program.
- Adoption assistance program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health and wellness program and incentives.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
